An ultra-private mango orchard, skirting a reserve forest at the foot of a hill with a couple of lakes nearby. Surrounded by shrub forests endowed with over a 100 species of birds and animals.

 

    

Location 

Velanga Orchard is located in Andhra Pradesh in a village known as Jambuneradipalli. 

Our location is available on google maps as ‘Velanga Orchard’. You can follow the directions given there. 

Distance Bangalore Airport to Bangarupalem - 164km

Distance Tirupati Airport to Bangarupalem - 105km

Distance Chennai Airport to Bangarupalem - 163km

 

 

The Stay

We have built the cottages using vernacular design, local material and vintage aesthetics. The space is surrounded by neem, coconut, teak trees, under the canopies of mango trees, with the hill at the back and lush green all around.
- We are offering individual cottages for one person accommodation, a shared accommodation for two people and a wooden cottage for a couple/group. 

- The individual cottage (single person)

Living space: Single bed with a side table, a study table and chair with enough electric points even for Stephen hawking, Storage space for your belongings, with some décor elements. Natural light from the tiled ceiling is customisable.

Kitchenette: Kettle, hot plate, basic utensils, mini fridge, a clay water dispenser, basic cutlery.

Washroom: The usual, we can customise day light upon request by adding more transparent glass tiles to the roof.

Farm access: Other than our private space which will be clearly defined in the house rules, you have access to 50 acres of the farm 

*The design of furniture varies in all cottages. 

 - Shared Accommodation (two people)

One big room with two individual single beds 

Attached Bath

Patio

Working table and two chairs

A small kitchenette with a mini fridge 

Images of the accommodation coming soon. The aesthetics and furniture are similar to the individual cottage above.

 

Internet

Only Jio connection works here. Please bring your own. We may have extra in case of an emergency but can't guarantee.

Cleaning (No extra charge)
Laundry - DIY. We have a laundry room so you can do your own laundry and a drying rack provided with each room.

Daily Room Cleaning. 

Food
We serve local vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals.
Most of the cooking will be done in house with local produce.
We can take special requests with advance notice.
We have plenty liquids to be had.
Alcohol is BYO / upon special request.

Essentials
Medical assistance: 6 km away (Bangarupalem)
Closest town: 22 km away (Chittoor)
Market area: 6-30km ( Bangarupalem to Chittoor)

Activities to indulge in
Hiking

Swimming in the lake (The lake is near our farm, not private and open to everyone)

Nature Walks

Camp Fire Evenings/ Barbeque Nights (Upon Request)

Kayaking (Upon Request)

We have restored vintage Rajdoots and other motorcycles available to explore the area, (Upon request)

Bicycles available to cycle around.

Movement space for your own practice.

We have a library, board games in the common space.

House rules
Respect towards our environment, our people and our animals are of the highest priority. We will provide you with basic guidelines upon arrival.